Dance Magazine articles from March 2003

Dance Magazine archives from March 2003

Inner and outer spaces. (Starting Here).(dance)
March 1, 2003... Bellybuttons can generally be divided into innies and outies. Choreographers and dancers may similarly be characterized, and it shows in their work. Innies approach movement as a way of learning or knowing, as a means to work out or...

Hubbard Street goes for the silver. (News).(Lou Conte, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago)
March 1, 2003... Chicago is a city that prides itself on the grassroots histories of its performing-arts institutions. Steppenwolf Theatre Company, the ensemble that began life in a church basement in the 1970s and nurtured such actors as John Malkovich and...

The other shoe. (News).(Monica Mason, Royal Ballet, London)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... After three months as acting artistic director of London's Royal Ballet, Monica Mason was appointed to the post permanently in December. Mason's contract runs through mid-2007, the year of her mandatory retirement. A former Royal principal...

Calendar.(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... MARCH PERFORMANCES COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA Mar 18-23, Stuttgart Ballet, Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, 605 Town Center Dr, 714/556-ARTS, 714/556-8984 LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY Mar 14-15, Louisville...

Advice for Dancers.(Column)
March 1, 2003... SHOULD I WORRY BECAUSE I'M NOT MENSTRUATING? I STOPPED HAVING REGULAR PERIODS WHEN MY DANCE SCHEDULE INCREASED TO THREE CLASSES A DAY. A FEW OF MY FRIENDS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM, AND NONE OF US THINK IT'S A BIG DEAL. MY MOTHER SAYS IT ISN'T GOOD...

Laurels in Monaco. (News).(Monaco Dance Forum Nijinsky Awards)
March 1, 2003... The highlight of the second international Monaco Dance Forum, held December 10-14, 2002, was the presentation of the Nijinsky Awards on the final day, at the Grimaldi Forum at the edge of (and partially beneath) the Mediterranean Sea in this...

Big Byrd flies west. (News).(Donald Byrd, Spectrum Dance Theater, Seattle, Washington)
March 1, 2003... When Donald Byrd became artistic director of Seattle's Spectrum Dance Theater on December 1, 2002, the news took some people by surprise. Byrd, whose choreography is often considered edgy and volatile, seemed ready to continue his freelance...

Changes promote art. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2003... A heartfelt thank-you for the [November 2002] issue, which contained articles concerning dancers' relationships with their bodies and highlighting the notable ways in which the dance field is changing. We seem to be moving away from an ages-old...

Loves ballet. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2003... I got my DANCE MAGAZINE. It is nice to see so many people interested in ballet.

Still enjoying it. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2003... Congratulations to DANCE MAGAZINE. I subscribed for many years, since 1960. I have saved all of these and often go back to read something. One that stands out in my mind was the issue on Nijinsky. My husband also enjoyed the magazine. When he...

Tharp on the road. (News).(Movin' Out by Twyla Tharp)(Dance Review)
March 1, 2003... If the term multitasking didn't already exist, it would have to be invented for Twyla Tharp. Her Broadway show Movin' Out, which she conceived, choreographed, and directed, opened on October 24, 2002, to mostly glowing reviews (see Dance...

Women's work. (New York).(Undoing by Vicky Shick, Dance Theater Workshop)(Dance Review)
March 1, 2003... "I am interested in creating an intimate world, little vignettes or miniatures," says Vicky Shick about her new work, Undoing, at Dance Theater Workshop March 4, 5, 13, 14, 22, and 23. "The nuance and absurdity of everyday action and gesture,...

Fusion feet. (New York).(Solea by Jerry Kalaf, Jazz Tap Ensemble)(Dance Review)
March 1, 2003... The fusion of tap with flamenco, flamenco with Indian classical dance, or tap with Indian is not new in the experimentation of the foot cultures of the world. But a new spin of all three with good ol' modern dance leaping into the mix was seen...

Stairway to the imagination. (New York).("Descent" dance installation by Noemie Lafrance)(Dance Review)
March 1, 2003... In her magnificent dance-installation, Descent, in November 2002, Noemie Lafrance revealed that the most crucial asset for a site-specific artist is neither money nor a particularly striking setting, but incandescent imagination. Her tools?...

Temple dancing in Philadelphia. (News).(Mary E. Edsall, Philadelphia Dance Collection at Temple University)
March 1, 2003... Like family heirlooms, libraries and research collections gain luster with age and use. And our favorite librarians are often those who serve as brilliant guides to collections built over centuries. So it takes a special kind of librarian to...

Local divas. (New York).(Carmen de Lavallade and others in "New York Dance Divas")(Dance Review)
March 1, 2003... Celebrating black women in dance, the new series "New York Dance Divas" spotlights the exquisite icon Carmen de Lavallade (who received a Dance Magazine Award in 1966) on March 14, at The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Also...

And the diva from Moscow. (New York).(Maya Plisetskaya, Assoluta)(Movie Review)
March 1, 2003... New Yorkers got a peek at the new film Maya Plisetskaya, Assoluta, a documentary by Elisabeth Kapnist and Christian Dumais-Lvowski, at the New York Public Library of Performing Arts at Lincoln Center in December. And we got to see La...

Danse a la bordelaise. (News).(Novart Bordeaux arts festival, France)
March 1, 2003... Although one would likely head to Bordeaux for its fine wines and gastronomic wonders, those lucky souls who happened to be in this bustling southwestern France city during the month of November could not only savor its spirits, they could also...

Taking aim at city ballet. (Letters).(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2003... Re: Clive Barnes's article/opinion on the current state of NYCB [Attitudes, November 2002]: The "brilliant and knowledgeable" critic Anna Kisselgoff has been writing public-relations releases instead of reviews (of NYCB) for some time. Many...

Clarifications.(Correction Notice)
March 1, 2003... Susan Epstein, the program designer for Curtain Gall Explore Dance! Learning Camp for Dancers ("The Buzz on Broadway," January 2003, page 106), is a former dancer, choreographer, and teacher. She currently runs West Park Productions; among her...

The Bradley method. (News).(Loris Bradley, Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco)
March 1, 2003... Loris Bradley took over the post of performing-arts curator of Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco last May. She came to YBCA following eight and a half years as performing-arts director and presenter at Houston's DiverseWorks...

Phoenix in C major. (News).(Ballet San Jose Symphony, California)
March 1, 2003... This is how it customarily works in under-subsidized American cultural circles: Symphony orchestras, eager to augment the income of their players beyond what they earn during subscription seasons, moonlight in the pit for local ballet...

Answer 4 dancers: Tony winner and answers4dancers.com founder Grover Dale draws on his experiences with 16 Broadway shows, 8 films, and more than 100 television specials for this column.(good advice, www.dancemagazine.com and www.answers4dancers.com )(Column)
March 1, 2003... DID MY DEMO REEL LAY AN EGG? I SENT MY CHOREOGRAPHY DEMO REEL TO THE CHOREOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT OF AN L.A. DANCE AGENCY ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO. I HAVEN'T HEARD ANYTHING FROM THEM. MAYBE I SHOULD WAIT LONGER, OR MAYBE I NEED A CONNECTION TO GET...

What to use.(Letter to the Editor)
March 1, 2003... Dear Dance Magazine, I really liked the Product Showcase in your August 2002 issue. Will this be a regular feature?--Reader Dear Reader, Yes. Our Product Showcase appears twice each year, in March and August. --Ed.

Danceworks. (Product Showcase).(Akada Software, www.adakasoftware.com)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... DanceWorks combines an accounts receivable program with an information management system for effectively managing your accounts, students, classes and staff. Send e-mail, track inventory, print attendance sheets, mailing labels, record...

Bloch dancewear for 2003. (Product Showcase).(www.blochworld.com)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... Unparalleled style and function: this is both our starting point and ultimate goal in designing a fashion bodywear range. Our inspirations this season are more elusive: choice, individuality, freedom. Our theme: black magic and the magic of...

A class from 100 Lessons in Classical Ballet. (Product Showcase).(www.DanceClassMusic.com)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... Available in CD and Video. The book is also available. This is a double-length compact disc with 29 repeated piano melodies for a complete ballet class. Balyakhova is a pianist from the Vaganova Choreographic School, and this is the music used...

LUNA bar. (Product Showcase).(whole nutrition snack by Clif Bar Inc., www.lunabar.com)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... LUNA is the delicious, whole nutrition bar created for women. In fourteen scrumptious flavors, each LUNA bar contains natural, whole ingredients and nutrients that contribute to a woman's overall health and fitness. LUNA is a sponsor of The...

Style 1604. (Product Showcase).(camisole leotard by Mondor Ltd., www.mondor.com)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... Camisole leotard, princess seaming in front, 2 way adjustable straps, shelf bra. Introducing Mondor's new Cotton/Tactel/Lycra blend, resists fading, fast drying and uppermost stretch affording a superb and comfortable fit. Available in sizes:...

S0575 stealth low profile. (Product Showcase).(dance sneaker by Bloch, www.blochworld.com)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... A super low profile dance sneaker ideal for jazz or rehearsal. The unique adjustable slip-on feature allows the shoe to switch from locked tight to easy slip on/off access. Available in red, black, metallic silver & blue haze. BLOCH...

Boukeeps silk keepsake bouquets. (Product Showcase).(to remember a performance by)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... A beautiful way to celebrate... a beautiful way to remember! Our silk flower bouquets make a tasteful and lasting impression. The label on the central flower identifies the studio or company, event, and date, making the bouquet or flower from...

T-shirts, tickets, program covers & more. (Product Showcase).(graphics by Danceartfx L.L.C., www. danceartfx.com)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... Discover the dance world's number one source of full color exciting graphics for t-shirts, posters, tickets, program covers and more. Convenient, one-stop solution for all your promotional needs. Let us take the stress out of your event...

Style 1603. (Product Showcase).(tank leotard by Mondor Ltd., www.mondor.com)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... Tank Leotard, princess seams, shelf bra. Mondor's new Cotton/Tactel/Lycra blend. The same wonderful fit and comfort. Retains its beautiful colour wash after wash. Available in sizes: Children: 4/6, 6x/7, 8/10, 12/14, Y/J; Adults: S/P, M/M, L/G,...

Style 1607. (Product Showcase).(tank leotard by Mondor Ltd., www.mondor.com)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
March 1, 2003... Tank Leotard, Low scooped back with back strap detail. Shelf Bra. Mondor's new Cotton/ Tactel/Lycra blend. The same wonderful fit and comfort. Retains its beautiful colour wash after wash with that beautiful back detailed that all dancers love....

Supreme Audio-Dance Audio. (Product Showcase).(Advertisement)
March 1, 2003... Dedicated exclusively to dance sound systems. FREE "Professional Dance Audio Buyer's Guide." Variable speed tape decks, turntables and CD players, speakers and amplifiers. Telex, Shure, Audio-Technica, Sennheiser, Samson wireless microphones....

Wendy Whelan: New York City ballet's edgy ballerina.(Critical Essay)
March 1, 2003... As the curtain opens on Christopher Wheeldon's Polyphonia, four women and four men stand in a row upstage. Even in stillness, one dancer stands out. With hollows in her upper arms and hips, she looks more like a fascinating sculpture than a...

Louisville Ballet: it started with just one swan.(Brief Article)(Critical Essay)
March 1, 2003... There was one swan and one cello; it was The Dying Swan. It could easily have turned into a wild goose chase or a dead duck, but it was the first public performance by the Louisville Ballet, on March 16, 1952. That was the beginning of the...

Dancing Las Vegas: your guide to the city.(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... It's hard to get lost in a city where the tourist destinations are beacons. Here you can see the giant clown in front of Circus Circus, or a copy of the Great Pyramid, or--look, there s the Eiffel Tower! Though gambling is inextricably...

`A New Day': a new opportunity for choreographer Mia Michaels.(Critical Essay)
March 1, 2003... Mia Michaels has been making dance on a cast of fifty dancers in a small town near Brussels, Belgium, since June 2002. Known as a hard-driving, high-energy contemporary choreographer with a spiritual edge (see "Mia Michaels: Blonde Ambition,"...

Ballet in Las Vegas? It's no mirage.(Nevada Ballet Theatre)(Academy of Nevada Ballet Theatre)
March 1, 2003... Las Vegas is a dance town like Los Angeles is a dance town--its art is often overshadowed by its entertainment. The Las Vegas Strip hosts shows that include dancing: Cirque du Soleil's Mystere and O, and showgirl revues such as Jubilee! and the...

Las Vegas information. (Dancing Las Vegas).(Directory)
March 1, 2003... LAS VEGAS CONVENTION AND VISITOR'S AUTHORITY 702/892-071; www.lasvegas24hours.com Call for maps, coupons, discounts, and travel information. CLARK COUNTY CULTURAL DIVISION 3130 S. McLeod Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89121; 702/455-4701...

Auditions lists and services. (Dancing Las Vegas).(Brief Article)(Directory)
March 1, 2003... Finding out about auditions is largely a matter of networking. Nothing succeeds like getting to know other dancers and teachers, taking classes, reading callboards, and listening to what people have to say. CallBack has been published...

Dance companies. (Las Vegas).(Brief Article)(Directory)
March 1, 2003... CELTIC STORM DANCE COMPANY 702/869-8580; www.celticstormdancers.com DRUMS OF THE ISLANDS (POLYNESIAN) 2983 Pinehurst Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89109; 702,/739-9311 NEVADA BALLET THEATRE 1651 Inner Circle, Las Vegas, NV 89134:...

Competitions and conventions. (Dancing Las Vegas).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... DANCE EDUCATORS OF AMERICA-NATIONALS P.O. Box 607, Pelham, NY 10803; www.DEAdance.com DANCE MASTERS OF AMERICA-NATIONALS 718/225-4013, www.dma-national.org SHOWTIME PRODUCTIONS 3400 S. Jones Blvd., Ste. 1t, Las Vegas NV 89146;...

Vision in the Desert: a Dancer's Life.(Book Review)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... by Vassili Sulich San Francisco, CA: Robert D. Reed Publishers. 2001. 256 pages, paper, illustrations. $14.95. ISBN 1-931741-04-2 Dancer-choreographer Vassili Sulich's casual autobiography boasts at least one distinction. When reading...

Open studios and classes for adults. (Dancing Las Vegas).
March 1, 2003... The University of Nevada--Las Vegas is just a few miles from the Las Vegas Strip of hotels and casinos. Each semester, UNLV offers varied dance classes to enrolled students and file Las Vegas community, according to Louis Kavouras, the chair of...

Supplies for dancers. (Dancing Las Vegas).(Brief Article)(Directory)
March 1, 2003... CAPEZIO STORE 1043 S. Rampart Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89145; 702/938-1425; capeziolasvegas@attglobal.net DANCE FOR LESS 2675 E. Patrick Ln., Ste. 8, Las Vegas, NV 89120; 702/262-7946 DANCE WORKS BOULDER CITY 410 Nevada Way, #160,...

Talent agencies. (Dancing Las Vegas).(Brief Article)(Directory)
March 1, 2003... ALAN WAXLER GROUP 702/792-8000 AMAZING WORLD CLASS TALENT 702/732-8040 AUGUST ENTERTAINMENT 702/644-4100 BASKOW & ASSOCIATES 702/733-7818 DONNA WAUHOB AGENCY 702/795-1523 FARRINGTON PRODUCTIONS 4350 Arville,...

Getting out of the city. (Dancing Las Vegas).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The desert and hills around Las Vegas provide ample opportunity for a nice break from the lights and crowds (and cigarette smoke) of the city. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area sits just seventeen miles away from the Strip, but it...

Life lessons in the classroom: in times that challenge the spirit of a teacher, how much is appropriate to share with students? (Education).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Many issues can arise in the private life of a teacher, such as illness, divorce, or the death of a partner, and when this occurs we must consider just how much of our personal experience to share with our students. What is appropriate to bring...

On education.
March 1, 2003... I just finished six weeks of crisscrossing the country presenting Project Motivate seminars at the United Dance Merchants of America Costume Preview shows. The traveling I could do without, but I wouldn't give up meeting the several hundred...

Inspired to excel: teamwork is the key for Trinity Academy dancer Laura McNamara. (Young dancer[R]).
March 1, 2003... It's a wintry day in the Midwest, and there are hundreds of girls ages 6 to 18 in a big conference room at the Mid-America Oireachtas of Irish Dance in Chicago. All are wearing mops of synthetic curls, glittery tiaras, and stiff, embroidered...

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has received from philanthropist CATHERINE B. REYNOLDS a grant of $100 million, the largest in the Washington, D.C., complex's thirty-year history. (People and Companies).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS has received from philanthropist CATHERINE B. REYNOLDS a grant of $100 million, the largest in the Washington, D.C., complex's thirty-year history. The money will principally underwrite...

The Jack Mitchell Gallery. (People and Companies).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... St. Johns River Community College in Orange Park, Florida, has named one of the two galleries in the Thrasher-Home Center for the Arts THE JACK MITCHELL GALLERY after the veteran photographer, who has retired to New Smyrna Beach, Florida....

The Rockefeller Foundation. (People and Companies).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... THE ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION, through its Multi-Arts Production Fund, has announced grants, totaling $1 million, to forty performing-arts organizations, in eighteen cities, including fourteen dance and dance theater companies. The money...

Recent honors: Walter Carsen, a major benefactor of Toronto's National Ballet of Canada and other Canadian arts and performance endeavors. (People and Companies).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Recent honors: WALTER CARSEN, a major benefactor of Toronto's National Ballet of Canada and other Canadian arts and performance endeavors, has received the International Society for the Performing Arts 2002 Angel Award...

Butler University. (People and Companies).(Marek Cholewa named Fulbright Scholar)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... MAREK CHOLEWA, professor of dance at Indiana's Butler University, has been named a FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR. He will teach and conduct research in Warsaw and Poznan on Polish traditional dance...

Film director Guy Maddin has won an International Emmy for Dracula--Pages From a Virgin's Diary, commissioned by the Canadian Broad-casting Company. (People and Companies).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Film director GUY MADDIN has won an International Emmy for DRACULA--PAGES FROM A VIRGIN'S DIARY, commissioned by the Canadian Broad-casting Company. The film features members of the ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET and is based on Mark Godden's...

The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago. (People and Companies).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... THE DANCE CENTER OF COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO this winter highlights the San Francisco Bay Area dance scene, with visits slated by SARA SHELTON MANN/CONTRABAND, ROBERT MOSES' KIN, and the JOE GOODE PERFORMANCE GROUP. "Into the West" runs through...

City Center president and executive director Judith E. Daykin retires. (People and Companies).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... City Center president and executive director JUDITH E. DAYKIN retires at the end of the 2003 season...

The Sacramento Ballet has commissioned a new production of The Nutcracker for next winter from Alain Vaes, noted for his designs for New York City Ballet and the Boston Ballet. (People and Companies).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... THE SACRAMENTO BALLET has commissioned a new production of The Nutcracker for next winter from ALAIN VAES, noted for his designs for New York City Ballet and the Boston Ballet. Wells Fargo & Company is Underwriting...

ODC Theater. (People and Companies).(San San Wong, artistic director )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... SAN SAN WONG has been named interim director of San Francisco's ODC Theater. Wong's predecessor, ANDREW WOOD, will produce an international festival of contemporary dance in San Francisco in September...

Dutch choreographer Hans van Manen has allocated a portion of the Erasmus Prize, which he received in 2000, to the preservation of his choreographic output. (People and Companies).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Dutch choreographer HANS VAN MANEN has allocated a portion of the ERASMUS PRIZE, which he received in 2000, to the preservation of his choreographic output. Van Manen has chosen the Media Art Institute, Montevideo/Time Based Arts, to carry out...

Edouard Lock, the Montreal choreographer famed for his explosive style, will prepare the dances for Michael Levine's production of Rameau's 1764 tragedie lyrique, Les Boreades, set for unveiling in Paris's Palais Garnier this month. (People and Companies).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... EDOUARD LOCK, the Montreal choreographer famed for his explosive style, will prepare the dances for Michael Levine's production of Rameau's 1764 tragedie lyrique, LES BOREADES, set for unveiling in Paris's Palais Gamier this month. The Paris...

David Parsons is the Atlantic Center for the Arts 2003 master dance artist-in-residence for three weeks in March. (Teachers and Schools).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... DAVID PARSONS is the Atlantic Center for the Arts 2003 master dance artist-in-residence for three weeks in March. A group of emerging and mid-career dancers has been selected to study and collaborate with Parsons. www.atlantic...

Texas Coalition for Quality Arts Education. (Teachers and Schools).(Calendar)
March 1, 2003... March 3 is Arts Education Day, sponsored by the TEXAS COALITION FOR QUALITY ARTS EDUCATION. Student performances take place at Houston's Capitol rotunda...

Universal Ballet Academy. (Teachers and Schools).(name change from Kirov Academy of Ballet)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington, D.C., has changed its name to UNIVERSAL BALLET ACADEMY...

The Governor's School for the Arts. (Teachers and Schools).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... THE GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS took Artshops to ten locations in Kentucky during November and December. High school students attended, at no cost, a master class in creative writing, dance, drama, music, musical theater, or visual art; they...

Avodah Dance Ensemble. (Teachers and Schools).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... AVODAH DANCE ENSEMBLE used $10,000 from the Best Buy Children's Foundation to conduct ten workshops at P.S. 6/The Jotham W. Wakeman Elementary School in Jersey City in a continuation of a project to bring dance to students impacted by the World...

Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation. (Teachers and Schools).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Queens Children's Psychiatric Center hosted dance and creative movement workshops led by ALVIN ALLEY DANCE FOUNDATION teaching artists last fall. www.alvinailey.org...

North Carolina Dance Theatre. (Teachers and Schools).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... "We the People" is the theme of a three-year NORTH CAROLINA DANCE THEATRE program at Cotswold Elementary School in Charlotte that links movement to academic study. www.ncdance.org...

Interlochen Center for the Arts. (Teachers and Schools).(president plans to retire)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... INTERLOCHEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS announced that Edward J. Downing, president since 1998, plans to retire after twenty-five years of service at the Michigan school. Nominations for the position may be sent to search@inter lochen.org...

Florida Dance Education Organization. (Teachers and Schools).(elects Jeff Satinoff as president)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The newly formed FLORIDA DANCE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION held its first meeting in October and elected Jeff Satinoff of Dreyfoos School of the Arts as president...

Dance Institute of Washington. (Teachers and Schools).(executive director Ramien Pierre)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... Vilar Institute for Arts Management fellow Ramien Pierre is the new executive director of the DANCE INSTITUTE OF WASHINGTON. www.danceinstitute.org...

Dance Education Laboratory. (Teachers and Schools).(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The DANCE EDUCATION LABORATORY of New York's 92nd Street Y offers a twenty-session, movement-based course for professional dancers, dance teachers, and teachers with dance backgrounds to study the fundamentals of teaching dance to children....

Dance directory: schools, studios, colleges, universities, companies, teachers, dancers, choreographers, somatic practices, movement arts, yoga.(Directory)
March 1, 2003... United States ALABAMA ALABAMA BALLET Wes Chapman, Artistic Director Ada Chapital, Business Manager 2726 1st Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233 (205) 322-4300; Fax (205) 322-4444 ALABAMA DANCE THEATRE Kitty Seale, Dir. Haynes...

High school dancers study tuition free at Harid Conservatory.(Boca Raton, Florida)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2003... The Harid Conservatory of Boca Raton, Florida, celebrates its fifteenth season on March 8 at the Count deHoernle Amphitheater at Mizner Park. Among the alumni scheduled to appear in the student performance are Marcelo Gomes (class of 1996),...

Dance theater.(Broadway)
March 1, 2003... Dance was the prime mover in the first three Broadway musicals of the current season: Hairspray's plot revolves around dancing on The Corny Collins Show; Flower Drum Song tells great chunks of its story in dance; and Movin' Out is danced from...

Ballet Biarritz.(Dance Review)
March 1, 2003... Joyce Theater New York, New York November 5-10, 2002 Reviewed by Lynn Garafola In America, where the past evaporates before anyone seems to notice, reconstruction in dance is an obsession. Loie Fuller, Isadora Duncan, Mary Wigman, Jean...

American Ballet Theatre.(Dance Review)
March 1, 2003... City Center New York, New York October 15-27, 2002 Reviewed by Lynn Garafola Donald Mahler makes magic when he stages Antony Tudor, and happily, American Ballet Theatre is putting him to work. This season he brought Offenbach in the...

Next Wave Festival.(Brooklyn Academy of Music performances)
March 1, 2003... Brooklyn Academy of Music Brooklyn, New York October 16-November 24, 2002 Reviewed by Wendy Perron The Next Wave Festival, which presents experimental work on a grand scale, celebrated its twentieth year in 2002. In the beginning, it...

Puzzle Danse.(Le Studio l'Agora de la danse production)(co-produced with France's La Rotonde and Groupe des 20)
March 1, 2003... Le Studio l'Agora de la danse Montreal, Quebec, Canada November 20-23, 2002 Reviewed by Linde Howe-Beck Rules for the cross-cultural dance dialogue were simple. Four choreographers--two from Quebec and two from France--were each to make a...

Carolina Ballet.(Stravinsky's Clowns)(Dance Review)
March 1, 2003... BTI Center for the Performing Arts Raleigh, North Carolina November 7-10, 2002 Carolina Ballet brought in the clowns. In presenting "Stravinsky's Clowns," this company continues its tradition, established in a short five years, of coming...

The Sacramento Ballet.(performs The Tempest)(premiere of Dwight Rhoden's HellaSweetPlumRhapsody)
March 1, 2003... Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts Davis, California October 24, 2002 Ron Cunningham, celebrating his fifteenth-anniversary season heading The Sacramento Ballet with his wife and co-artistic director, Carinne Binda, has called this "a...